WORKPLACE WELLNESS
JULY HEALTH DAYS
- National Injury Prevention Day – July 5
- Glioblastoma Awareness Day – July 17
- Uterine Fibroid Awareness Day – July 21
- International Self-Care Day – July 24
- World Hepatitis Day – July 28
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Vikes Athletics and Recreation and UVic Human Resources collaborated to put together a number of health and wellness programs and classes for UVic employees.
Things to try on campus:
- Take a class at CARSA
- Go to the weight room at CARSA or McKinnon
- Lunch time walk through Mystic Vale
- Swim at McKinnon Pool
Pay attention to self care
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Pride Month Canada
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Skin cancer awareness month
As May marks both Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the beginning of summer weather, it is the perfect time to be reminded of the importance of sun safety and to embrace lifestyle changes that contribute to long-term skin health. Melanoma can develop...
April is national oral health month
National Oral Health Month is a good opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of visiting your dentist regularly and practising good oral hygiene between visits. CDA reminds Canadians to follow these five steps to good oral health: Visit your dentist...
Celebrate national nutrition month
Celebrate National Nutrition Month this March by practicing healthy eating habits! One should never underestimate the importance of eating healthy food. The benefits of eating a healthy diet includes living a longer life, feeling happier, having more energy,...
Healthy boundaries: Healthy aging and the anti-inflammatory diet
Do what you can to reduce infammation for a healthier you! Learn more in this upcoming Continuing Studies course: Healthy Boundaries: Healthy aging and the anti-inflammatory diet - Inflammation is now recognized as a common contributor to a range of chronic health...
Healthy boundaries: Thriving rather than surviving
A new year brings new opportunities to examine your own behaviour patterns and relationships with others. Learn more in this upcoming Continuing Studies course: Healthy Boundaries: Thriving Rather Than Surviving - Most individuals struggle with understanding and...
Bell Let’s Talk Day is January 24!
On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, social media video view and use of their Facebook frame or Snapchat lens. Bell...
Slow down, take a breath
The rush of holiday preparations and tidying up work projects before year end may leave you feeling overwhelmed. Amidst the chaos, don't forget to prioritize your well-being. Take a moment for a quick five-minute breathing technique to ward off burnout. Investing in...
Do your part to avoid the flu
Although we enjoyed very low rates of influenza infection during last year’s flu season, it is suggested that last year’s low rates of influenza infection have left us more vulnerable to it this year. That’s because every flu season helps those who catch the flu...
Seasonal affective disorder
As summer ends and we transition into colder months the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can impact employee performance. Employees dealing with seasonal depression have decreased alertness and difficulty managing tasks. If your workplace has...
4 tips to get back into a routine in September
1. Be present in the present Unless the situation is serious, be thankful for what you have experienced and let it go. Vacations have had their moment but are now a thing of the past. Be grateful but don’t let them occupy so much space in your mind and emotions....
Life transitions
Courtesy of Telus Health Life transitions are periods of transformation in our lives. They often mark the beginning of something new. These changes can be positive: a new job, a big move, or marriage. They can also be more difficult, like the end of a relationship or...
Self-Care Summer
Courtesy of the Mental Health Commission of Canada Self-care should be part of your summer plans. Not just for International Self-Care Day (July 24) or Self-Care Month (June 24 to July 24), but every single day. For July and August, we’re encouraging you to put...
Summer heat safety at work
During the summer months there may be periods where the temperature rises above a comfortable range for work settings. When heat is combined with other factors like physical activity, air temperature, relative humidity, loss of fluids or fatigue, it can make indoor...